Said Amara
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US contact: *** S. Leealan Dr Midland, MI 48640 989-***-**** Cell: 989-***-****
Jordan contact: Amman, 11191 P.O.BOX 911574 +962-*-***-**** Cell: +962-**-***-****
CIVIL ENGINEER / ON-SITE PROJECT MANAGER
Profile
Dedicated professional with 20+ experiences in the industry. Managed various medium to large scale projects from the design stage to completion. A proven record of meeting time and budget targets. Extensive skills in cost analysis and management resulted in cost-effective solutions for every project managed.
Qualifications Summary
• Over 20 years of Civil Engineering experience
• Interpretation of architectural drawings
• Experienced in bidding, estimations, budgeting, proposal preparation, and cost controls
• Expert in designing, planning, and managing public projects for road and infrastructure construction and maintenance
• Extensive knowledge of hydraulics, hydrology, mechanical, structural, and sanitary engineering
• Effective report and technical specification writing skills
• Managed and maintained compliance with site safety and quality assurance regulations
• Proficient in many software packages including AutoCAD®, MS. Project, Primavera, Land Desktop, Total Station, Microsoft Data, and Microsoft Office
• Effective communication skills with administrative and construction teams
• Fluent in Arabic, Romanian, and English
Key Completed Projects
Wastewater collection networks
Water distribution network
Water pipes, Sewage
Wells exploitation
High voltage grid
Housing, urban development
Commercial buildings
Coast infrastructure
Road, asphalt & platforms
Infrastructure
Accomplishments
• Worked with and reported to various American and international organizations funding the projects
• No variation or non-conformance to engineering plans and specifications on any project
• No violations to safety standards on any of the projects managed
• Successfully completed all assigned projects
• Completed more than 50% of projects under budget by at least 10%
• Assumed management at the crisis stage of multiple projects and reached a successful completion
• Resolved many project delays by negotiating with property owners and governmental agencies
• Suggested improvements to software design which were implemented to improve invoicing process efficiency
Education
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Graduated 1982
University of Civil Engineering Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania
Affiliation
Jordan Engineers Association since 1982
Experience Summary
On-Site Project Manager
• Analyzed reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests and aerial photographs related to soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics and other topographical and geological data for project planning and design
• Managed and inspected all on-site project activities to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with engineering design
• Approved sub-contractor selections and vendor invoices.
• Ensured that construction plans are in agreement with customer expectations and identified contractual obligations completion stages
• Estimated and created budgets for construction projects
• Monitored and maintained labor and material supplies to prevent project delays and disruption
• Managed third party contractors including safety oversight, environmental design specification compliance, and similar construction specifications and requirements
• Maintained client communications for project status updates
• Negotiated with and resolved client concerns regarding site construction, procurement, and/or engineering
• Continuously analyzed projects at every stage for potential risk, and implemented preventive solutions
• Coordinated project permits and implementation approvals with other departments and governmental agencies
• Implemented project design changes to accommodate client needs and unforeseen challenges, while maintaining budget and schedules.
• Prepared reports and documentation for inspection.
Site Engineer
• Developed designs in accordance to technical specifications
• Reviewed design calculations of other designers and engineers
• Approved designs and cost estimations
• Prepared technical specifications for clients and project teams
• Ensured quality of design documentation throughout the design process
• Conducted technical analyses of surveys and field data for development of topographic, soil, and hydrological reports
• Prepared risk assessments and technical documents as required by safety legislation and procedures
• Delegated work to team members to ensure contiguous quality execution and time and budget compliance
• Strategically selected and assigned work to sub-contractors
• Prepared contract documents and evaluated tenders for construction projects